Living Archives - Page 11 of 15

by Sean Loo December 13, 2022

Featured, Living

Bombay Sapphire works with local creators to bring about sustainability in Singapore.

Bombay Sapphire has launched the first two in a four-part series of films highlighting the creative endeavours of local Singaporeans who pioneer authentically sustainable practices to their businesses. The short films, posted on Instagram, focus in on four local brands to raise awareness about how everyone can take noteworthy steps towards making a sustainable difference. This is in line with Bombay Sapphire’s commitment to be the world's most sustainable gin, with all ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki November 23, 2022

Featured, Living

enjoy cold-pressed juices, elixirs and shots with Re.Juve’s relaunch.

Love all things, clean, healthy, and environmentally-friendly? You're going to love Re.Juve's juices & drinks. If you were hanging around i12 Katong last weekend, you might have noticed a giant, 2-metre bottle standing in the middle of the mall, with loads of shoppers trying their luck at a free bottle of cold-press juice! Part of Re.Juve’s recent re-launch, their #LiveHappier event, hosted by celebrity DJs Glenn and The Flying Dutchman, saw ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki October 28, 2022

Featured, Living

sustainable food trails, games, and more with Choose Good with Mandai.

Sustainable food comes easy with Choose Good with Mandai! Check out the food trail, game challenges and more. You’ve probably heard of the somewhat-snarky terms ‘apex predator’ or ‘alpha male’ being thrown around as memes on the Internet. Although usually used to poke fun at someone who’s being unnecessarily predatory or dominant, these terms do hold meaning when it comes to describing the role that an animal plays in their pack ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki October 27, 2022

Featured, Living

17 restaurants with sustainable, wildlife-inspired food in Singapore.

Who knew delighting in feasts could be so meaningful? The Choose Good with Mandai food trail has eateries in Singapore coming up with all sorts of creative and delicious sustainable food! As far as sustainable food goes, Singapore doesn’t present us with too tough a search! This is especially so from October to December 2022 – in line with the Choose Good with Mandai initiative by Mandai Wildlife Group (the people ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki September 29, 2022

Living, News

dystopian oceans: 5 short stories by acclaimed Singaporean writers.

The Little Mermaid’s trailer received its much deserved celebration recently; a story that brings both hope and imagination to viewers. But as we await the fairytale’s live action movie release, why not discover, admire and conserve something a little closer to home? Singapore’s waters are teeming with beautiful marine life – our little red dot is home to 12,000-17,000 marine organisms. Unfortunately, this ecosystem is under immediate threat. From coral bleaching ...

by Sean Loo September 13, 2022

Living

LG debuts climate-friendly aircon refrigerant and innovative air solutions in Singapore.

LG Electronics recently showcased its latest air conditioners and air purifiers at the LG Air Solutions event, hosted at Gardens By The Bay. In a bid to innovate more environmentally-friendly solutions, LG is focusing on developing more sustainable innovations that both protect the earth and cater to its ever-evolving consumer base. These newly launched climate-friendly products highlight the importance of cleaner air, and by extension, healthier homes. the R32: Game-changing environmentally-friendly refrigerant. Improving ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki September 9, 2022

Living

12 thrift shops in Singapore for fashionable & sustainable bargains.

Thrift shops are a great way to stay fashionable, affordable, and sustainable! Here are 12 thrift shops in Singapore for those looking to stay green and trendy. Singapore’s shopping scene is famous for a reason – from cosy, air-conditioned malls to exciting bazaars, there’s something for everyone of every budget. Stepping away from the easy fast-fashion paradise that is today though, many Singaporeans have turned to thrift stores for sustainable, ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki August 3, 2022

Living, Spaces

9 therapeutic gardens in Singapore for some stress-relief.

Stress is an everyday part of life, especially when you're living in the city. Lucky for us, Singapore is equipped to handle that! Check out Singapore's 9 therapeutic gardens for some zen. As the ‘most fatigued’ country in the world, it’s no surprise that many Singaporeans are often stressed out. Our fast-paced lives might mean we find it hard to unwind and relax. But hey, let’s not forget: Singapore’s also ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki July 25, 2022

Living, Spaces

9 green spaces to watch the National Day fireworks in Singapore.

Singapore’s National Day 2022 is coming up, and you know what that means: National Day fireworks! Read on for both official and nearby green spots where you just might catch the NDP 2022 fireworks... and they’re not just within Marina Bay. If nothing else screams ‘Singapore’, the Singapore National Day fireworks will. Us Singaporeans will gather on picnic mats, rush to the top floors of buildings - all to catch the ...

by siti ayeeshah zaki July 22, 2022

Living

businesses want to go green but they’re not sure how.

The fight for a sustainable means of production and living pushes on, but what happens when the biggest cause of pollution and waste doesn’t know what to do about it? When I think of sustainability, I think of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Yep, that patch of plastic twice the size of Texas floating in the Pacific Ocean. The impact of the existence of this garbage patch is massive - ...